Whilst many people will happily and willingly make regular appointments for medical check-ups with their doctor, nutritionist, or physiotherapist, for example, when it comes to making an appointment for a check-up at their dentist, they invariably find an excuse to avoid it.
According to the Australian dental clinic, there are many reasons for this phenomenon, such as a genuine fear of the dentist or feeling guilty that they have not been following effective dental care and know that their teeth and gums are not in the best condition.
